The Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) expressed hope that the ceasefire proposed by the U.S. would quell Israeli aggression in Gaza and the West Bank, emphasizing the need to avoid further separation between the two regions. Egypt, along with Qatar and the U.S., is mediating the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.
Biden’s three-phase plan to end the conflict has been provisionally welcomed by Hamas, although a senior official stressed Hamas’s significance in negotiations. Israeli officials, while acknowledging the deal, express reservations, with Netanyahu’s foreign policy advisor calling it less than ideal but emphasizing the importance of releasing hostages.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant outlined Israel’s strategy to establish an alternative governance to Hamas in Gaza, intending to isolate Hamas-controlled areas and disrupt its connections.
The conflict’s toll is severe, with thousands of Palestinian casualties and a dire humanitarian situation, particularly affecting children. Aid agencies cite difficulties in delivering aid to Gaza, resulting in malnutrition cases among children, further exacerbating the crisis.
Source – CGTN